Bowlbys Theory Of Attachment Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is the difference between separation and deprivation
Separation is when thieves child id not in the presence of their primary attachment figure whereas deprivation is a lack of emotional care, which can happen even when a caregiver is present
What prevents significant developmental harm during separation
If a substitute caregiver provides nurture comfort and emotional care.
What can extended separations without emotional care lead to
Deprivation
What did bowlby propose about the critical period
The first two years are the critical period for emotional and psychological development. Deprivation during this time can lead to psychological damage.
Up to what age did bowlby suggest the risk of psychological damage from deprivations exists
Upto 5 years
What are the consequences of maternal deprivation on development
Intellectual: delayed development and low IQ
Emotional: affection less psychopathy, difficulty forming relationships and links to criminality
What is affection less psychopathy
A condition where individuals lack affection, empathy and remorse. Often linked to maternal deprivation
How did bowlby research have real world applications
Changed hospital care policies making them emphasise on emotional care for children during separations
What study supports bowlby theory about maternal separation and later mental health.
Beck’s study said hat women separated from their mothers for at least a year :
- 25% had either depression or anxiety vs only 15% in control group. Worse symptoms if separation was before the age of 6.
What is a key criticism of bowlby 44 thieves study
because bowlby conducted the interviews himself there was high chances of researcher bias and investigator effects
How did rutter critique bowlby methods
Rutter said that bowlby confused deprivation with privation.
Privation: no bond was ever formed
Deprivation: loss of previously formed attachment
What is maternal deprivation according to bowlby
It refers to a separation between a child and their caregiver
What are potential effects of maternal deprivation
Poor emotional bonds and delayed intellectual development
What did bowlby say about mothers love
“Motherly love in infancy/ childhood is as important for mental health as are vitamins and erxcercise and proteins for physical health”
What is ther main reason prolonged separations without emotional causes harm according to bowlby
The absence of emotional care not just physical separation
What was the purpose of the 44 thieves study
To investigate whether there was a link between prolongued separation from caregivers and the development of affectionless psychopathy in children.
Who were the participants in bowlby 44 thieves study
88 total participants
- 44 acussed of theft
- 44 control group
How did bowlby assess affection-less psychopathy
He interviewed the children for traits of affectionless psychopathy and also the families
What were the key findings regarding the 14 affectionless psychopaths
12/14 heads experienced prolongued separation from caregivers before the age of 2
What percentage of the rest of the thieves had prolongued separation
17% 5/30
What percentage of total thieves had experienced early separation
40%
How many of the control group had prolonged separations
2
What did bowlby conclude from the 44 thieves study
Early and prolongued separation from caregivers is linked to the development of affectionless psychopathy
